The Washington critic., 1887-11-25
YESTERDAYS EVENTS.
How tho People Of Washington Cole
brated Thanksgiving.


with people. Every church in the city
either held Thanksgiving services or Joined
with one or more other churches in com
memorating the day.
THE PRESIDENT ATTENDS CHURCH.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland at
tended church In the morning, and drove
out to Oak View to dine with Mrs. Folsom
and the Misses Kingsford, Alexander aud
Severance. The turkey, which crowned the
feast, was from North Stonington, Conn
which town, for several years, contributed
Its finest turkey for the Presidents Thanks
giving dinner
OFFICIALS AT WORK.
Although the Departments were closed
many Of the officials were at their desks
and at work upon matters requiring unla-
terinpted attention.
Secretary Bsyard had family party to
dine with him.
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney dined en-
famille.
Secretary Endicott did not 90 to Salem,
Mass as is his custom, but ate his turkey
In Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Villas had their children
about their board.
Secretary and Mrs. Lamar had similar
family party.
Attorney General Garland had his boys
and their grandmother with HIN at his early
Thanksgiving Day feast
THE CENTRAL UNION MISSION.
From l2 TO . p. m. an unusually large
number OF men aud women and boys and
girls were seen coming out Of house $50
Pennsylvania avenue. 1t was the Thanks.
giving dinner for the poor and hungry,
given by the members OF the Central Union
Mission. Fully LOO persons partook OF
the bounteous feast.
At the Reform School yesterday Colonel
sballenberger, the superintendent, and Mr..
Narney, the assistant superintendent, with
their aids, provided the boys with every
thing that goes to complete a holiday. Tne
Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed by
about 100 boys.
THE PARADE.
By II o'clock the District National Guard
had all assembled at the Arsenal grounds.
Instantly Major Moore was heard giving
the third battalion orders to march, and In
turn Captain Dalton was seen putting the
first battalion In motion. In quick success
sion Mpjor Urell of the second battalion,
Captain Mills OF the fourth battalion, Major
Fisher Of the fifth, Major Fleetwood OF the
sixth ard Major Reyells OF the seventh were
following 10 the wake OF the other COM
mands. For one hour the several battalions
were put through oil manner OF maneuvers.
a parade through Pennsylvania avenue to
Mcpherson Square ended the demonstration.
AT THE HOSPITALS.
The unfortunates In the asylums and hos
| pitfalls Of the city and even the prisoners in
the jail were not neglected. The inmates
OF the Children's Hospital, corner Tbr-
teenth and W streets northwest, Jared sump-
tuously. They enjoyed genuine Thanks
| giving dinner, OF which turkey formed
| prominent part. AT the jail, workhouse
and almshouse, the inmates were given a
plentiful dinner, in which turkey and pie
were the important factors.
WASHINGTON BEATEN AT FOOTBALL.
At Annapolis In the afternoon game Of
football was played between the second
team Of the Cadets and the Duponts OF
Washington. The score resulted Duponts,
0; Cadets, IA. The Cadets were too heavy
for their opponents. The Cadets team was
Wilbur, captain; Robinson, Treadwell,
Garttey, Hughes, Wylie, Catlin, Hutchns,
Kane, Brand, Carney. Duponts-Welch,
captain; Burroughs, Greer, Carlton, Mar
tin, Hannesan, Shelley, Grafton and three
substitutes from st. Johns College, Blunt,
schafI and Trenchard. The games to-day
were under the auspices of the Athletic
Association OF the Naval Academy.
THE BALTIMORE wHEELMEN.
A delegation of Baltimore wheelmen ar
rived on the early train with their wheels.
They represented the Rambler Cycle Club,
the Baltimore Cycle Club, the Centaur Cycle
Club and a number Of unattached members
Of the League Of American Wheelmen.
They were the especial guests OF the Wash
ington Cycle Club. A run was taken
through the country north OF the city, and
returning some time after noon they were
photographed In front OF the Cycle Club
House. They then partook Of dinner at
Fleischman'e.
WASHINGTON WINS JUMPING RACE.
Notwithstanding the miserable weather
a large number OF people went to Pimlico
to witness the races, and there was also a
fair proportion OF Washingtonians present.
The races were very good. The horses were
about Of TIE quality OF those raced at
Cedarhurst The first race, three-quarters
Analosta second and Tom Star third; tune,
1871. The half bred steeplechase fell to
the credit Of Mr.. Norris Murat, sigma
second and Diamond Jack third. Bar Sin.
lister won the half-mile heats, with Queen
Bess second and Milky Way third; time,
l minute; second heat, IS seconds. The
open s,eepleehase was won by the Washing.
|
There were five entries, but for some reason
all scratched but two. The track was very
heavy.
VARIOUS OTHER EVENTS.
The Emmet Guards Company By, after
the parade presented Captain William IL
Murphy life-sized portrait of himself. Ii
few well.chosen words Captain Murphy
accepted the picture, after which the com
papy adjourned to the Captains house and
enjoyed his hospitality.
The corner. stone OF Wesley Zion A. NJ. L
Church, on ID street, between Second aud
Third streets, was laid by the Masonic
Grand Lodge Of the District with imposing
ceremonies.
Washington Lodge Of Elks spent the day
with their brethren In Norfolk, and Wash
ington Grand Canton Of Uniformed Old
Fellows, with the ARTILLERY Band, partici
pated In a parade at Portsmouth, Va.
In consequence of the threatening weather
the proposed races at Ivy City were de-
clared of.
now THE EVENING WAS PASSED.
A reception was rendered last night to
the Irish American Club by Mr.. and Mrs
John Ilartpett at their residence, 5l7 Sew
enth street. Every one enjoyed them
selves, and the spread, which included
every dellcacy, satisfied the appetite OF thu
most fas,idlous. Avery large number wer,
present.
The Great Council OF the District ot
Columbia Imperial Older Of Red Men pait
visit to Onondaga Tribe No. 10, and tn,
occasion was commemorated by one o.
the most enjoyable banquets OF tue season
The table was spread at the restaurant o
Adams Il Holmes, aud Joseph Acton pre-
sided.
The members OF tn, Columbia Boat Clut
that went TO Baltimore last Wednesda!
evening as the guests OF the Ariel Boat Clul
OF the Monumental City were met at th
1apnt committed NJ tina rinls ant